Assistant Procurement Officer
Posted 2 weeks ago by NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Procurement Officer role at NHS Highland is a fixed-term position focused on providing efficient procurement services to support healthcare delivery. The role involves purchasing goods and services, managing contracts, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask, with prior procurement experience being desirable but not essential. This position offers opportunities for career development within the NHS framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support efficient and effective purchasing and contract implementation.
- Administer tendering and eProcurement processes in compliance with public procurement legislation.
- Encourage local stakeholder engagement in the procurement process.
- Develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships.
- Provide technical support across NHS Highland in procurement matters.
Key Skills:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Attention to detail.
- Teamwork skills.
- Desirable experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Inverness
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Fixed term / Secondment to 31/12/2025 (maternity cover) NHS Highland is seeking to recruit an Assistant Procurement Officer to work as part of a team providing an effective and efficient supplies service to NHS Highland and specifically purchasing a range of goods and services which support the provision of healthcare. The role will support efficient and effective purchasing, contract implementation, tendering and eProcurement administration in a manner compliant with the legislative framework governing public procurement. The post holder will encourage local stakeholder engagement and input into all aspects of the procurement process, developing and maintaining effective and advantageous customer and supplier relationships. This role will involve working with colleagues right across NHS Highland, supporting them in all things Procurement and providing technical support across the board. Experience working in a procurement or purchasing related role is desirable but not essential. Ideal candidates will have excellent transferrable skills in communication, ability to multitask and prioritise, accurate attention to detail and be able to work as part of a team. Informal contact: Sandra Nealis, Strategic Procurement Officer, email: sandra.nealis@nhs.scot This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Working for the NHS offers many advantages, including opportunities for learning and career development whilst offering a fair and transparent pay structure with competitive and flexible benefits. There's one of the most generous pension schemes on offer in the UK and you’ll have unique access to NHS discounts schemes including discounts in high street stores, insurance companies, holiday firms and restaurants. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.